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Summary
Summary
An invaluable companion to the author's best selling CNC Programming Handbook, this book is a general introduction to the subject of macros (known as Custom Macros or User Macros). Its purpose is to make you aware of what macros are, how to develop them, and how to use them effectively. It also explores important related subjects and identifies several other helpful topics in this increasingly important and exciting field of CNC programming. Offers many practical do's and don'ts while covering all the popular Fanuc control systems exclusively. Provides the basis for exploring in great depth the extremely wide and rich
field of programming tools that macros are. Numerous examples and sample programs are used throughout that serve as practical applications of the techniques presented and as the basis of ready-to-run macro programs. Includes a CD containing all of the sample programs.
Author Notes
Peter Smid is a professional consultant, educator, and speaker, and has many years of practical, hands-on experience with CNC and CAD/CAM applications on all levels
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Fanuc Macros |
Chapter 2 Basic Program Codes |
Chapter 3 Review of Subprograms |
Chapter 4 System Parameters |
Chapter 5 Data Setting |
Chapter 6 Macro Structure |
Chapter 7 Concept of Variables |
Chapter 8 Assigning Variables |
Chapter 9 Macro Functions |
Chapter 10 System Variables |
Chapter 11 Tool Offset Variables |
Chapter 12 Modal Data |
Chapter 13 Branches and Loops |
Chapter 14 Alarms and Timers |
Chapter 15 Axis Position Data |
Chapter 16 Auto Mode Operations |
Chapter 17 Editing Macros |
Chapter 18 Parametric Programming |
Chapter 19 Family of Similar Parts |
Chapter 20 Macros for Machining |
Chapter 21 Custom Cycles |
Chapter 22 External Output |
Chapter 23 Probing with Macros |
Chapter 24 Additional Resources |
Chapter 25 Macro Course Outline |
Index |
What''s on the CD? |